The Yankees optioned Escarra to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after Friday's loss to the Red Sox.
Escarra has slashed just .177/.235/.258 across 68 plate appearances while operating as the Yankees' backup catcher. No longer satisfied with his performance, the team will send the 31-year-old down to Triple-A to right the ship and promote Ali Sanchez to take Escarra's spot on the bench.